7°CN
7°CN | ||||
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Released | March 20, 2017 | |||
Studio | FNC Entertainment Studio (Seoul) | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 22:49 | |||
Language | Korean | |||
Label | FNC Entertainment | |||
Producer |
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CNBLUE chronology | ||||
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Alternate cover | ||||
Singles from 7°CN | ||||
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7°CN is the seventh
Following a series of photo and video teasers, 7°CN and its lead single "
Background
On February 14, 2016, it was announced that CNBLUE was scheduled to release an album the following month. A tentative release date of March 20 was initially reported, but a definitive date had not yet been confirmed.[2][3] The release date was later confirmed.[4]
The title 7°CN signifies "the story of 'emotions' CNBLUE has felt over the seven years since debut, the varied temperatures of one's feelings in life were welded into music."[4] Recording and mixing for the mini-album took place in Seoul at the FNC Entertainment Studio; it was mastered at the JFS Mastering Studio.[5]
Music structure
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Artwork concept and packaging
7°CN was released in two editions: version A and special. The former comes encased in a sleeve case and hard cover, while the latter is in a paper slipcase. They include a 72-page and 24-page booklet, respectively; both include one random postcard and photocard selfie, as well as a poster.[10][11]
"What is important to me is to find the link between the music and the visual, it's to connect two senses."[12]
—Pilar Zeta on designing the 7°CN special version artwork
Released on March 27,[11] the artwork for the special edition of 7°CN was designed by Argentinean graphic designer Pilar Zeta.[13] Revolving around the concept of "confusion and [complication]", the cover art depicts portals between a surreal "magical world" filled with stars and pyramids, and a colorful door which "represents the infinite possibilities that there are in the field". It also shows a male figure viewing the door into the other world. The portals indicate how "that contrast opens, this, relationship in between these two worlds". Zeta cited "Between Us" as a vital inspiration for the album artwork.[12]
Release and promotion
On March 13, launching films for each member, as well as a poster for the lead single "Between Us", were released.[8][14] The following day, "#On" photos of the group and each individual member were unveiled.[15] This was subsequently followed by "#Off" images the day after.[16] A music video teaser for "Between Us" was uploaded on March 16, followed by a highlight medley on the following day.[7][17] On March 18, a band performance trailer for the lead single was released.[18] Lyric posters of Jung Yong-hwa and Kang Min-hyuk were released on social media websites that same day, as well as lyric posters of Lee Jong-hyun and Lee Jung-shin the subsequent day.[19]
7°CN and the music video for "Between Us" was simultaneously released on March 20.
In order to promote the record, the band will embark on the 2017 CNBLUE Live: Between Us concert tour. It is the band's first tour since promoting 2gether through the 2015 CNBLUE Live: Come Together tour. The initial pair of shows will take place between June 3–4 at the SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium in Seoul.[28] From July to September, CNBLUE will make stops in Singapore, Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Taipei.[29]
Critical reception
Writing for online magazine IZM, Jung Min-jae rated 7°CN three out of five stars, noting that CNBLUE's musical progress had developed rapidly upon the band "[overtaking] the helm". He observed that the quartet "produce much slicker materials in terms of melody progression, sound structure, and performance" and the "melodies, arrangements, vocals, and instrumentals fit together to a tee", asserting that the band is "now entering the stage of building its own realm". However, he expressed that CNBLUE's mini-albums "tend to have similar tinges", citing the repetitiveness of the "composing styles and themes of title-tracks, as well as repetition of patterned b-sides give listeners a feeling of déjà vu". He felt that the record was "quite an uneventful series of listens" in spite of its quality.[9] Billboard magazine columnist Tamar Herman labeled it "one of [CNBLUE's] most innovative album in years". With its "genre-blending tracks", she noted that the record was able to "showcase the group's ability to combine rock music with K-pop's experiment nature".[6]
7°CN earned the band a nomination for the Golden Disc Album Award at the 32nd Golden Disc Awards.[30]
Commercial performance
On the chart dated March 19–25, 2017, 7°CN debuted at number three on South Korea's national
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Between Us" (헷갈리게; Hetgallige) | Jung Yong-hwa, Hang Seong-ho, Kim I-na | Jung Yong-hwa, Justin Reinstein | Justin Reinstein | 3:31 |
2. | "It's You" | Jung Yong-hwa, Justin Reinstein | Jung Yong-hwa, Justin Reinstein | Justin Reinstein | 3:32 |
3. | "Calling You" (끊지마; Kkeunhjima) | Lee Jong-hyun | Lee Jong-hyun, Kim Chang-rak | Lee Jong-hyun, Kim Chang-rak, Jo Se-hee | 3:10 |
4. | "When I Was Young" | Lee Jong-hyun | Lee Jong-hyun, Kim Chang-rak | Lee Jong-hyun, Kim Chang-rak, Choi Jin-ho, Jo Se-hee | 3:22 |
5. | "Manito" (마니또; Manitto) | Lee Jung-shin, Jung Yong-hwa | Lee Jung-shin, Han Seung-hoon, Ko Jin-yeong | Ko Jin-yeong | 4:05 |
6. | "Royal Rumble" | Jung Yong-hwa, miwa | Jung Yong-hwa | Noriyuki Inoue (Jizue) | 5:09 |
Total length: | 22:49 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[5]
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Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Billboard World Albums Chart[34] | 8 |
Gaon Album Chart[32]
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2 |
Oricon Albums Chart[35] | 33 |
Sales
Region | Sales |
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Japan (Oricon)[37] | 7,408+ |
South Korea ( Gaon)[38]
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53,559+ |
Release history
Region | Date | Edition(s) | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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South Korea | March 20, 2017 | Standard | CD |
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Various | Digital download | [39] | |||
South Korea | March 27, 2017 | Special edition | CD | [11] |
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